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gitane aero profil restoration 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 9:26 pm   Subject: gitane aero profil restoration
adam_b83
 
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Very nice restoration! Perfect!

thanks Sandranian, im very happy with the progress so far !
 
gitane aero profil restoration 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 9:25 pm   Subject: gitane aero profil restoration
adam_b83
 
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sloow update.

i have found some levers, they are the same as dura ace ax without the ax engraved. these will be the substitute until/if i can ever find the original campagnolo brake levers. i have ...
 
gitane aero profil restoration 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2015 2:02 am   Subject: gitane aero profil restoration
adam_b83
 
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https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/668/23189187499_8092fe0024_c.jpg
heres a picture of inside the seat tube, showing the piece of metal the grub screw pushes against.
 
gitane aero profil restoration 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 4:11 pm   Subject: Re: Color
adam_b83
 
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Outstanding !!! Great finish !!!---looking forward to the final product when the restoration comes together.

Thanks, it was well worth spending the money and getting the paint done by a profe ...
 
gitane aero profil restoration 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2015 2:09 pm   Subject: gitane aero profil restoration
adam_b83
 
Replies: 20
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little bit of an update, I have picked up the frame from the painter over the weekend.
he has done a wonderful job matching the colour. I need a few small parts and then it will be ready to be built ...
 
gitane aero profil restoration 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 8:48 pm   Subject: gitane aero profil restoration
adam_b83
 
Replies: 20
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so, years later i am finally getting around to do some more work on the profil.

here is the gusset, it looks like sheet metal/steel wrapped around the headtube to form the aero fairing..
https://f ...
 
Gitane Delta. 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:02 am   Subject: Gitane Delta.
adam_b83
 
Replies: 11
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the angle of the head tube fairing looks like a delta, how it has a bit of an angle.
great find, it will be a good project!
 
Is it Gitane TT? 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:01 am   Subject: Is it Gitane TT?
adam_b83
 
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not sure if its a gitane, but the front derailleur braze on is for the shimano 600 & dura ace ax group.

i have a tang aero frame with the same braze on, so what ever yours is it must be a prett ...
 
gitane aero profil restoration 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 5:15 pm   Subject: gitane aero profil restoration
adam_b83
 
Replies: 20
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thanks for the info rustlover.

the bike came with dura ace 7200 non aero levers, not campy levers.

i have looked on the steerer of the fork and there is a serial number, it is 340.

http://s1 ...
 
gitane aero profil restoration 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:08 pm   Subject: gitane aero profil restoration
adam_b83
 
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thanks for the replies.

Mr Lofter, the picture of your bike is all ready printed out in colour and stuck above the work bench in the shed as inspiration! it is exactly as i would like mine to look! ...
 
gitane aero profil restoration 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 6:45 pm   Subject: gitane aero profil restoration
adam_b83
 
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hi all.

i recently purchased a bike from ebay over here in australia and i am sure it is a gitane aero profil. it was very cheap but needs a full restoration. the dura ace 7200 group is a bit dirty ...
 
track delta 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:51 pm   Subject: track delta
adam_b83
 
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its was well worth the chase. what a find!
 
Pursuit track frame id, gitane? 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:21 pm   Subject: Pursuit track frame id, gitane?
adam_b83
 
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I purchased this from a guy, who purchased it from a guy in france claiming it was a gitane.

It is in rough shape and id like to restore/repaint it, so im trying to find out any information possibl ...
 
1980's gitane randonnee' restoration project 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 2:32 am   Subject: 1980's gitane randonnee' restoration project
adam_b83
 
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Views: 5886
I bought this bike pretty much as is. I have replaced the chain and plan to give it a bit of a general spruce, re chroming the racks, new matching seats and put some drops at the front because it feel ...
 
Olympic 78/79 
PostForum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:58 am   Subject: Olympic 78/79
adam_b83
 
Replies: 9
Views: 17977
beautiful bike. the red and white adhesive tape is a really nice finishing touch.
 
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